BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Interstat) — Bruno Sansimoni scored 19 points but it was not enough as Boca Juniors defeated Obera 86-78 on Thursday night at Estadio Luis Conde. Boca Juniors improved to 31-18, while Obera fell to 23-16.

Boca led 25-23 after the first quarter and extended the lead to 48-37 at halftime behind 23 points in the second quarter. Obera cut the deficit to 61-55 entering the fourth, but Boca matched Obera’s 23 points in the final period to secure the win.

Boca shot 16 of 20 from the free-throw line compared to Obera’s 8 of 10. Francisco Caffaro recorded 13 points and nine rebounds for Boca. Lucas Faggiano added 14 points, while Sebastian Vega and Martin Cuello each scored 13. Daviyon Draper had 17 points and eight rebounds for Obera, and Agustin Brocal added 16 points. Boca committed 18 turnovers to Obera’s 14 but held a 37-34 rebounding edge.

Boca had won the previous two meetings between the teams. The win gave Boca a 3-1 season series lead.